September 13th, 2012 Gilroy High Centennial celebration

On September 13th we attended a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Gilroy High School.  They community spent 13 million dollars to update the facilities of the school.  Check out the new gym floor! Julia sang in the Chamber choir as part of the ceremonies. (She is on the front row left!)

Scott's work at the High School.

These are pictures of some of Scott's handiwork on the campus buildings this summer.  We were proud of his involvement in the three month project in the renovation of the school.

August 2012 Family party in honor of Lane

Little Luke Aaron Lance was the star of the party.  He is three months old.  It was so nice to have a chance to visit with Lane, home from his tour of duty in Jerusalem.

August 2012 more pictures

We are gathering our backyard to enjoy Lane's visit to Gilroy!

August 2012 Julia and Jake the dog

Julia and Jake the dog pay us a visit on a sunny afternoon in August.

Trip to the beach in Pacific Grove August 2012

Last weekend we went with Jon and Jan and family in their RV to our favorite spot along the ocean, just west of Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.  Janae, Sadie, Joshua and Julia played on the beach.  Jonathan and Scott did some photography in the tide pools, and Jan, Lynn and Jean sat on the bench or by the picture window in the RV to soak up the scenery and the sea air. A friendly pelican stayed within a few feet of us for 15 minutes or so.  That was thrilling!  We had snacks and chili dogs before coming home to get ready for the 2012-2013 school year.

Scott ends his summer project August 2012

Scott was hired by a painting contractor to  work all summer at the Gilroy High School.  He painted large numbers and letters on classroom doors (102) and painted giant letters of the school logo, Mustangs.  He also painted two giant mustang horses.  He finished two days before school started.  The paint was hardly dry before he put his brushes away and  began another year at a new school, Solarsano where he works as a paraprofessional.